Shrimp and Grits

Shrimp and Grits is ready in 30 minutes (25 hands-on) and has 669 kcal and 58 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $4.71. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

Shrimp and Grits
Total time
30 min
Hands-on
25 min
Calories
669 kcal
Cost per serving
$4.71

Ingredients (Serves: 2)

  • Raw peeled prawns400 g
  • Corn grits120 g
  • Milk300 g
  • Cheddar cheese60 g
  • Butter20 g
  • Garlic12 g
  • Sweet paprika4 g
  • Dried chili (optional)2 g
  • Lemon (optional)20 g

Method

  1. Bring the milk to a simmer in a pot, whisk in the grits and cook over low heat for 15-18 minutes, stirring often, until creamy.

  2. Stir the cheddar and half the butter into the grits and season. Keep warm.

  3. Warm the rest of the butter in a pan and cook the crushed garlic and paprika for 1 minute.

  4. Add the shrimp and chili and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and just cooked through.

  5. Spoon the shrimp over the grits and finish with a squeeze of lemon.

Nutrition per serving

Calories669 kcal
Protein58 g
Carbohydrates59 g
Sugars8 g
Fat23 g
Fiber3 g

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